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EK10 LDY

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 108,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 102,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,492 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 91,523 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,610 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,893 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,893 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,699 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,766 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EK10 LDY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK10 LDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK10 LDY registered?

EK10 LDY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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